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Gadsden

South Carolina · 1,443 residents · 11.506 sq mi
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Gadsden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,966. Population has grown 28% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,900. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,443
+28%since 2023
from 1,131 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
+28%since 2023
from 98 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7911K2K2K2K201020202024Gadsden
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,966
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,464 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,618
+1%since 2023
from $23,441 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+14%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing19.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(84)
Black91.5%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score19.6%(222)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(114)
Black89.2%(1,287)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(42)
Diversity Score24.7%(356)
Diversity Score
25
+26%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+1%since 2023
from 26.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Female
50.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, South Carolina?

Gadsden, South Carolina has about 1,443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, South Carolina?

The typical household in Gadsden, South Carolina earns about $52,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gadsden, South Carolina expensive?

In Gadsden, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $112,900.

How educated are people in Gadsden, South Carolina?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gadsden, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gadsden, South Carolina?

About 29.0% of people in Gadsden, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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